The Ultimate Sports Challenge The Ultimate Sports Challenge This quiz covers all sports; the questions change every time you take it!Are you ready to face the ultimate sports challenge? 1 / 20 What is a personal foul in basketball? A player stepping out of bounds Illegal physical contact such as pushing, holding, or hitting Passing the ball before dribbling A team delaying the game 2 / 20 Which NBA player earned the nickname of “His Airness”? Larry Bird Magic Johnson Shaquille O’Neal Michael Jordan 3 / 20 What happens when a batter is hit by a pitch? The pitch is a strike The batter must return to the dugout The batter is awarded first base The play is nullified 4 / 20 What happens if a batter swings and misses but the catcher doesn’t catch the ball on the third strike? The batter is automatically out The batter can attempt to run to first base The play is nullified The umpire decides the result 5 / 20 In 1993, which NBA player famously announced his retirement to play minor league baseball? Shaquille O'Neal Michael Jordan Charles Barkley Karl Malone 6 / 20 Who caught the famous “Immaculate Reception” in the 1972 playoffs, leading to a Super Bowl appearance? Lynn Swann Terry Bradshaw Franco Harris Mean Joe Greene 7 / 20 Which NFL quarterback said, “If you want to be the best, you have to do things that other people aren’t willing to do”? Peyton Manning Joe Montana Tom Brady Aaron Rodgers 8 / 20 Who is referred to as “The King” in basketball? Kevin Durant Kareem Abdul-Jabbar LeBron James Tim Duncan 9 / 20 Where is the famous Augusta National Golf Club, home of The Masters, located? Florida Georgia South Carolina North Carolina 10 / 20 Which college basketball team won the NCAA Championship in 1985, led by Coach Bobby Knight? Indiana Hoosiers Villanova Wildcats Georgetown Hoyas North Carolina Tar Heels 11 / 20 What boxer claimed the heavyweight title in 1986 by knocking out Trevor Berbick? Larry Holmes Evander Holyfield Mike Tyson George Foreman 12 / 20 Which NASCAR driver earned the nickname “The Intimidator” and dominated the 90s? Dale Earnhardt Jeff Gordon Tony Stewart Richard Petty 13 / 20 In football (American), how many yards does the offense need for a first down? 5 yards 10 yards 15 yards 20 yards 14 / 20 What club did Sir Alex Ferguson famously manage, becoming one of soccer’s greatest coaches? Arsenal Manchester United Liverpool Chelsea 15 / 20 Which penalty results in a 10-yard loss? False start Offensive holding Pass interference Delay of game 16 / 20 What coach led the USA Olympic hockey team to a “Miracle on Ice” victory in 1980? Herb Brooks Scotty Bowman Mike Krzyzewski Al Arbour 17 / 20 In which sport must the referee toss the ball into the air to start play after a tie-up? Football Basketball Soccer Rugby 18 / 20 Who is known as “The Black Mamba”? Kobe Bryant LeBron James Michael Jordan Kevin Durant 19 / 20 Which NHL team did Scotty Bowman coach to multiple Stanley Cup wins? Detroit Red Wings Montreal Canadiens Pittsburgh Penguins All of the above 20 / 20 Which legendary coach declared, “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing”? Vince Lombardi Bear Bryant Bill Belichick John Wooden Challenge your friends: Facebook Retry quiz Related Quizzes The Ultimate 90s Sports Challenge Sports Rules 101: Are You a Pro or a Rookie? 80s Sports Trivia: Can You Ace It? Famous Sports Quotes Trivia